[ad_1] Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Code inside the Google Home app for iOS references a possible new device called “Google Home Display.” The branding is notable because Google has already shown it’s moving away from the Nest name for upcoming smart home hardware. While nothing is confirmed yet, this could be our first …
[ad_1] Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google officially moved the Home & Nest Community off its third-party platform and onto its own internal support system. Existing user accounts, badges, ranks, and forum status will not transfer, forcing longtime members to start over from scratch. Google will permanently delete old forum posts and account data …
[ad_1] Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home is rolling out new Gemini for Home early access updates and Google Home app 4.16 improvements. Gemini can now connect saved household details, like a nanny’s name, to camera-history questions, with timers and alarms also getting speed improvements. Smart displays are getting thumbs-up/down feedback buttons for …
[ad_1] Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home was having problems with some users’ RGB lights in April. The Home app could control light brightness, but not color. Google says these issues have been resolved. Last month, Google Home users reported an annoying bug around RGB smart lights, with the Home app still showing …
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google Home’s latest updates include new features for older cameras and an overhauled in-app UI. New automations help control devices like robotic vacuums and your entertainment system. Users enrolled in Home’s Public Preview can also check out Ask Home on the web. April showers don’t just bring May …
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google has upgraded Gemini for Home to Gemini 3.1 for early access users. The assistant should now be better at complex, multi-step requests involving lists, calendars, reminders, and alarms. There’s also a fix for the confusing AM/PM alarm mix-ups. Last week, Google told us Gemini for Home was …
[ad_1] TL;DR A new Onn smart speaker from Walmart has surfaced early, and it appears to run Google’s Gemini instead of Assistant. The listing on the Connectivity Standards Alliance website confirms key features like Google Cast for Audio, smart home controls, and a built-in mic with a kill switch. This could mark the return of …
[ad_1] Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Home app is being updated with a new and improved camera UI, among other changes. Users on Reddit report usability issues with Google Home’s camera controls on the web; it’s unclear if the issues are related to this week’s updates. Google’s rolling out an update for …
[ad_1] Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The MiciMike Home Mini Drop-In PCB kit is made to replace the internals of the Google Home Mini, making it a Home Assistant-compatible offline speaker. The kit also allows the speaker to be used with cloud-based services like ChatGPT. You can get a kit for $85. They’re …
[ad_1] Stephen Schenck / Android Authority TL;DR Google has optimized Gemini for Home device commands, making response times faster. Gemini is also better at interpreting the context of your home and conversations for reduced errors and interruptions. If you have a payment issue, Google Home Premium will now temporarily pause your subscription instead of end …
